US stocks show mixed performance as S&P 500 and Dow decline, Nasdaq rises, amid Fed rate cut hopes.

US stocks experienced a mixed performance on Monday, August 25, 2025, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones declining slightly, while the Nasdaq rose. The market's movement followed last week's rally driven by hopes for an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September. Keurig Dr Pepper's stock dropped after it announced a $18 billion acquisition, while technology stocks showed resilience. Investors await key economic data and corporate earnings reports this week, amid expectations of a potential Fed rate cut.